Free Synonyms MCQs with Answers
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21. Synonym of the word FRABJOUS is: __________?
- A. Wonderful
- B. Surprising
- C. Blithe
- D. Gusto
Explanation: Frabjous is a playful or invented word meaning wonderful, delightful, or excellent. Wonderful is therefore the closest option.
Correct answer: Wonderful22. What is a word similar to scarcely?
- A. barely
- B. certainly
- C. completely
- D. surely
Explanation: Scarcely means only just or almost not, which is equivalent to barely. Certainly and surely express confidence, not limited occurrence.
Correct answer: barely23. What is the synonym of Placate?
- A. Rouse
- B. Harass
- C. Pacify
- D. None of the above
Explanation: To placate someone is to calm or satisfy them, especially after they are angry, so pacify is the synonym. Rouse means to excite or awaken and is nearly the opposite in context.
Correct answer: Pacify24. Synonym of Feral is ______________?
- A. Wild
- B. Tame
- C. Tamed
- D. None
Explanation: Feral describes a wild animal, especially one that was once domesticated but has returned to the wild. Therefore, wild is its synonym, while tame is its opposite.
Correct answer: Wild25. Synonym of Garish is: _________?
- A. Confused
- B. Gaudy
- C. Unusual
- D. Exciting
Explanation: Garish means excessively bright, showy, or tasteless, making “gaudy” its closest synonym. “Exciting” may be positive, whereas garish usually carries a negative judgment.
Correct answer: Gaudy26. Synonym of Infuriate is : ___________?
- A. Threaten
- B. Enrage
- C. Burn
- D. Disgrace
Explanation: To infuriate someone is to make that person extremely angry, so “enrage” is the direct synonym. Threaten, burn, and disgrace describe different actions.
Correct answer: Enrage27. Synonym of Notorious is _______?
- A. Fervour
- B. Flagrant
- C. Finesse
- D. Festive
Explanation: Notorious means widely known for something bad, while flagrant means conspicuously offensive or wrong and can serve as its closest option here. Fervour, finesse, and festive have unrelated meanings.
Correct answer: Flagrant28. Which of the following is a synonym for "riven by"?
- A. United by
- B. Strengthened by
- C. Split by
- D. Supported by
Explanation: “Riven by” means divided or torn apart by something, so “split by” is the closest synonym. United and strengthened express the opposite idea.
Correct answer: Split by29. What is the nearest meaning of the word "protracted"?
- A. Brief
- B. Lengthy or prolonged
- C. Intense
- D. Rapid
Explanation: Protracted means continued for an unusually long time, so lengthy or prolonged is the correct meaning. Brief and rapid express the opposite idea.
Correct answer: Lengthy or prolonged30. What is the nearest meaning of the word "wryly"?
- A. Happily
- B. Sarcastically
- C. Seriously
- D. None of These
Explanation: Wryly describes a dry, ironic, or mildly sarcastic manner, often showing amusement mixed with criticism. Happily and seriously do not convey this ironic tone.
Correct answer: Sarcastically